KOBE BRYANT’S MAMBA PRO INVITATIONAL

In August of 2019, Kobe Bryant invited some of the NBA’s top players and up and coming stars to an exclusive, private, 2-day workout at his Mamba Sports Academy facility. Closed to the media, no agents, phones, cameras, friends or social media were allowed on the premises. The restrictions made for an unbelievably open environment where players were free to ask questions, speak openly and be themselves. Over 2 days, Kobe and a staff of elite NBA coaches and trainers walked the players through strength training, on-court drills, cognitive exercises and a whiteboard strategy session with Kobe breaking down X’s and O’s. There were also some epic 5-on-5 full court games played.

It was an honor and privilege for us to be the only video crew allowed inside. It was as unreal as it sounds and a time that we will never forget.

Attendees included Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Tobias Harris, De’Aaron Fox, Isaiah Thomas, John Collins, Buddy Hield, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jordan Clarkson, Josh Hart and more.